Many engineers claim they want to build systems that count. This fellowship gives you the opportunity to demonstrate it: continuous delivery, rigorous assessment, and operational AI infrastructure that directly influences how the federal government functions. No résumé posturing. No academic abstractions. Only weekly production releases, executed under real constraints.
Gauntlet for America is a fully funded, competitive 10-week engineering fellowship created to develop AI-native technical capability for United States government operations. It serves as a high-pressure evaluation environment for seasoned engineers prepared to show they can design and deploy production-tier AI systems where security, reliability, and tangible impact are non-negotiable.
Participants deliver weekly outputs, perform under continuous evaluation, and collaborate with other elite engineers. After successful completion, fellows transition into federal GS-12 engineering positions (~$150K + comprehensive federal benefits), contributing to systems that directly determine how government technology operates.
The fellowship spans 10 weeks: 3 weeks conducted remotely, then 7 weeks in person in Austin, Texas. Expect a demanding workload (80–100 hours per week) structured to accelerate learning velocity, generate clear performance signal, and unlock exceptional career trajectories.
Program Outcomes:
- 10+ production-grade AI systems delivered throughout the fellowship period
- Guaranteed placement into a federal engineering position (GS-12 tier, ~$160K–$200K+ based on background + full benefits)
- Contribution to high-consequence systems defining how the U.S. government builds and runs technology
- Membership in a network of AI-native engineers operating at the leading edge of public sector technology
If you are prepared to be judged by what you ship — not by institutional affiliations — submit your application today.
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